Step Up Speak Out

We are the youth who hold the potential for the future and we are taking action in the fight against the abuse of alcohol and other drugs. By stepping up and speaking out we can stop this. We are tomorrow, so let’s make it what we want!

NOTE: Click here for the SUSO Action Plan Template for planning the 2013-2014 school year activities.

On May 13th, 14th, and 15th, members of Step Up Speak Out traveled to Lodi, Rio, Portage, and Wisconsin Dells to share their message about the dangers of drinking and driving. Here are some of the alarming statistics that they shared:

Teen Statistics on Drinking and Driving

In 2010, the total alcohol impaired driving fatalities in WI was 206

In the US, about 10% of all traffic crashes are recorded by the authorities are caused due to drivers under the influence of alcohol

Out of 13,000 drunk driving fatalities in the US, 1,393 were caused by teenage drunk driving

In WI, out of all car accidents among teens in 2011, 36% were related to drinking and driving

64% of teenagers in fatal alcohol-related crashes were not wearing seat belts

Among 15 to 20 year old drivers involved in fatal crashes, 33% of the drivers who were killed had been drinking and 28% who were killed in crashes had a BAC of .08 or higher

Our Goal:

To get adults in our community to step up as parents and business leaders to create an environment for youth where alcohol abuse is not the norm.